HRIS/Benefits Analyst

About the role

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented HRIS/Benefits Analyst to support the performance and reliability of our client's operations in South Jersey. This role combines technical system administration with benefits operations, requiring someone who can improve processes, protect sensitive data, and provide meaningful reporting to HR leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable partnering across HR, IT, vendors, and internal stakeholders to enhance workflows, resolve issues, and maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ongoing administration of HR information systems, including configuration, maintenance, updates, and customization of system features and modules.
• Act as the primary internal resource for HRIS support by troubleshooting issues, advising users, and resolving technical questions across the organization.
• Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for workflow improvement, automation, and more efficient system-driven processes.
• Prepare and analyze HR data, audit records, and compliance-related reporting for leadership, with a focus on accuracy, trends, and operational insight.
• Coordinate system-related projects and serve as a key point of contact among HR, IT, external vendors, and third-party partners during implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Oversee daily benefits administration for health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and related employee transactions, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and qualifying events.
• Support benefits and leave compliance activities, including required notices, regulatory reporting, and coordination related to leave programs, disability, and workers’ compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education.
• 4+ years of progressive experience combining HRIS administration and benefits administration.
• Strong experience with Kronos.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multiple departments.